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Mission Driven Leadership Degree Online

If you want to become a leader in a faith-based setting that could include churches, charities, and other non-profits, discover the Bachelor of Science Mission-Driven Leadership. As a Christian-based academic institution, we instill Christian values and worldviews into all our degree programs. With our flexible and personalized approach to online education, you can receive the same quality and attention you would expect from a campus-based education.

Why Pursue My B.S. in Mission-Driven Leadership Online at IWU?

At IWU, we specialize in helping busy students earn their degrees without putting their current lives on hold. This ministry leadership degree online program provides a complete system of student services, including tech support, tutoring, and full-time chaplains for additional guidance. Our Christian faculty teach from the same biblical worldview valued on our campus, so that students can implement these principles in a fulfilling career. Plus, we lock in the rate of your tuition when you start this online leadership degree program. That eliminates the worry of cost increases and helps you maintain focus on your coursework.

What Will I Learn in this Bachelor’s in Mission-Driven Leadership Online Program?

The curriculum of the BSMDL program is designed to give students the knowledge, theory, mentorship, and practical skills to pursue their calling whether in the church or non-profit setting. Students in this ministry leadership degree online explore nonprofit management and governance, servant leadership and ethics, and program planning and evaluation for faith-based organizations. Course options include lab-based learning opportunities in Self-Leadership, Congregational or Organizational Leadership, Technology and Trends, and global and cross-cultural leadership.

This nonprofit leadership degree online also emphasizes social entrepreneurship and innovation, preparing students to launch new initiatives and lead organizational change in ministry contexts. Students who currently work in religious settings can apply their education as they learn. Upon completion, graduates can pursue a wide variety of leadership and administrative careers in faith-based organizations.

Learn More About the Bachelor's in Mission-Driven Leadership Online Program

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Tuition & Aid

60 Credit Hours

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$405/ Credit Hour

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Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and employer reimbursement.

Financial Aid Tuition & Fees Info

Applicable fees for resources and services will be assessed throughout the program. Tuition and fees for prerequisites and required elective courses are in addition to the charges shown on the program cost sheet. Your tuition rate will remain the same as long as you remain continuously enrolled in the same program. The estimated cost of attendance is available on the financial aid webpage. Cost sheets may be requested from an enrollment counselor by calling 866.498.4968 or emailing iwuenroll@indwes.edu.

What You'll Study

Coursework for your online leadership degree covers how to:

  • Integrate sound interpretation methods for using the Bible and theology for effective leadership and management in the organization and mission
  • Demonstrate effective leadership and management practices for mission-driven organizations
  • Develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities to organize, lead, and multiply missional initiatives that engage multiple constituencies
  • Synthesize a cohesive perspective on life calling, self-leadership, and career within organizations

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Courses in this Program

These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence. For a full list of courses and prerequisites required to complete your degree, please visit the course catalog. Click on a course below to view the description.

MDL-211,MDL-221,MDL-341,MDL-351,MDL-371,MDL-406,MDL-456,LDR-320,LDR-365,LDR-385,LDR-405,LDR-490,LDR-111,LDR-211,LDR-311,LDR-411

After Graduation

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Potential Careers

  • Church
  • Education
  • Non-profit
  • Faith-based businesses


Work in Various Industries

  • Industries

Program Requirements
  • Proof of high school graduation or GED certification.
  • Original transcripts from all previous college or university study at a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
  • Prior completion of at least 60 transferable credit hours is required before the student is eligible to start a bachelor core program.
  • Completion of 120 semester hours.
  • Completion of the required core courses with a GPA of 2.25 or higher.
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher.
  • Completion of 30 hours of general education requirements as specified (General Education Requirements).
  • Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.
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Accreditation
  • Completion of 120 semester hours.
  • Completion of the required core courses with a GPA of 2.25 or higher.
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher.
  • Completion of 30 hours of general education requirements as specified (General Education Requirements).
  • Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.

Take the Next Step

Discover the way forward in your calling for a career focused on mission-driven work. Learn more about the ministry leadership degree online at IWU! Our organizational leadership degree online combines faith-based principles with practical leadership training to prepare you for impactful service in ministry and nonprofit sectors.

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